The Newsletter of the Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission | MARCH 2016

IN THIS ISSUE LOCAL LEADERSHIP JOINS WORLDWIDE COMPANY

Carolco Pictures, who produced blockbuster films such as Terminator 2: 1 CAROLCO’S NEW COO Judgment Day, Basic Instinct, Total Recall, and the first three movies of the Rambo series, recently announced that Jacqueline Journey will serve as 2 HONDA CLASSIC HITS BIG the new Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Journey, a Palm Beach County resident, is a producer and director who has a history of award-winning projects for film 3 BAYWATCH IN BOCA and television. Her work has been seen across the globe including Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific Rim, the Middle East, South America, and the Jacqueline Journey 4 LOCAL FILM ON XFINITY United States. Several were award-winning live concerts, documentaries, and high profile interviews featuring Oscar winners, Grammy winners, legends and 5 BIRDING ADVENTURES celebrities including Matthew McConaughey, Dennis Quaid, Willie Nelson, Billy Bob Thornton, Juliette Lewis and Taylor Swift. Additionally Ms. Journey premiered her EDUCATION CORNER: 6 first feature film, Hidden Assets, at The Palm Beach International Film Festival in G-STAR HOSTS AUDITIONS 2015 and it also screened in Cannes and won Best Film at Florida Supercon. 7 LOCATION SPOTLIGHT: COASTAL HOTSPOTS CAROLCO is a diversified organization engaged in the financing and production of motion picture and television properties. Ms. Journey said, "I am thrilled to be a part of one of the most iconic brands in the industry. I believe CAROLCO has tremendous potential." FTC Film Commissioner Chuck Elderd shared, “Jacqueline is an exceptional talent and undoubtedly her vast experience will pave the way for her continued success.” For more info visit carolcopictures.com.

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HONDA CLASSIC SMASHES RECORDS BAYWATCH BURSTS INTO BOCA

18 hours of HD coverage aired to 250 coun- Baywatch, an upcoming feature based tries worldwide during this year’s Honda Clas- on the popular 1990s TV series about a sic, one of NBC’s The Golf Channel’s most group of lifeguards who patrol a crowded competitive tournaments. The PGA National beach, is filming scenes in The Palm Beaches—an ideal location Resort & Spa enjoyed a week of primetime for the film’s picturesque coastline, sunny skies, and swaying from February 22-28, with fans flocking to the palm trees amidst the high action and hilarity of the script. popular Bear Trap and Patriots’ Outpost. Air- The Paramount Worldwide Productions team recently filmed at ings of the week-long broadcast averaged Winner Adam Scott South Inlet Park, Boca Beach Club and the Boca Raton Re- more than 2 million viewers nationwide. sort and Club Marina for scenes involving a rescued kite surfer The event set an attendance record, surpassing 200,000 specta- to a character diving from the jetty. All aspects of the filming tors throughout the week. As one of the county’s largest sporting activity involved the assistance of PBC events, the PBC Sports Commission is proud to support the Parks & Recreation, the Palm Beach Sher- premier tournament and its vast benefits to tourism in The Palm iff’s Office, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Beaches. “This is a great example of how sporting events can City of Boca Raton among other key PBC showcase The Palm Beaches to a world- municipal players. The film stars Dwayne wide audience,” said PBC Sports Com- “The Rock” Johnson and Zac Efron, and is mission Executive Director George Lin- slated for release in 2017. Follow the action Johnson & Efron ley. See more at thehondaclassic.com. On Set at imdb.com/title/tt1469304.

FOCUS ON FILM THE PALM BEACHES AIRS ACROSS THE US LOCAL FILM ON XFINITY

Airing on local public broadcasting sta- Local filmmaker Ann Fishman prem- tions nationwide is a series titled Travels iered her film, Marriage Material, last and Traditions with Burt Wolf. The series year at The Palm Beach International follows travel expert Burt Wolf as he experi- Film Festival. With momentum follow- ences the arts, culture and entertainment in ing the festival, XFINITY is now offering the movie On Demand. cities across the world. Apex Productions Fishman explained, “This is a great platform to be on because filmed Burt at the Morikami Museum and Host Burt Wolf it validates the quality of the film which lifts us to a higher level.”

Japanese Gardens, the International Polo Club, and Phil The film stars SNL veteran Victoria Jackson and several actors Foster Park and more. The episode highlights the County’s from the Burt Reynolds Institute for Film and Theatre. Ann historical perspective and destinations. The series will air on shared, “Local film is important because it supports local artists local public broadcasting stations and all around the states. and provides an opportunity for our community to be reflected Burt Wolf is also presenting segments from the program on in film and in so doing makes a mark on culture globally.” The Facebook and Twitter. “We are thrilled to work on this project film is available for rent or buy at XFINITY, and see it presented on TV stations across the US. This is great Amazon and other platforms. For more exposure for The Palm Beaches,” said info visit marriagematerialthemovie.com. Paul Waide, Director of Operations for Apex. For more information, visit www.burtwolf.com. BORN TO EXPLORE PBC WILDLIFE

The Emmy Award-winning TV series Born to Ex- A BIG SWING FOR GOLF plore with Richard Wiese and Lion Country Safari (LCS) recently teamed up to bring students For the past 10 years, the Allianz Championship has made on a virtual field trip of the one-of-a-kind wildlife an impact on the landscape of sports in Boca Raton and provided attraction. 6th graders from New Jersey ventured exposure for The Palm Beaches. The Allianz, which took place south to enjoy the prime “winter” weather of The over seven days, included a 54-hole stroke-play competition with Palm Beaches and learn about animal adaptation in up-close a purse of $1.7 million. The competition was broadcast to a nation- encounters. “We already do virtual field trips for elementary al and international audience for three days on The Golf Channel. The 18 hours of television schools in PBC, so to showcase this on national TV will be a coverage was extended for a 3-hole playoff great opportunity. There is nothing quite like hands-on learning between Billy Andrade and Esteban Toledo. to build an appreciation for animals like giraffes, rhinos and zebras,” said LCS Marketing Director Jennifer Berthiaume. The various formats of distribution included live play LCS’s professional and experienced action, tape delay, full broadcast, and highlights. The staff are accustomed to a variety of Golf Channel is estimated to reach 3.6 million people. film, television and still photography In addition, the tournament was also distributed in 212 countries with a potential viewership of 145 mil- productions, making LCS an ideal lion households. Esteban Toledo won on the third extra hole to location for a seamless day. The win the Allianz Championship. Find out more online at alli- segment will air on April 2 on ABC anzchampionship.com. stations nationwide.

BIRDING ADVENTURES FLOCKS TO THE PALM BEACHES

Nikon's Birding Adventures TV (BATV), which focuses on destination and adventure bird-watching, is exploring all corners of The Palm Beaches in search of the most unusual, rare and highly sought after bird species! Three upcoming episodes will spotlight our region, covering popular wildlife locations from Green Cay Nature Center to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. BATV highlights the importance of preserving the planet’s incredible birdlife. Led by their informative, passionate, and wild host James Currie, they also delve into local culture, attractions and nightlife. The show has been all over the world, from Madagascar to Israel. Local production company AA Video produces BATV, and the West Palm Beach-based crew looks forward to promoting their home base. “The Palm Beaches offer some of the best birding in the U.S.!” said Produc- tion Manager Jeff Aderman. The PBC based episodes of BATV will air in Summer of 2016. Watch previous 2 Host James Currie episodes and get to know the team at birdingadventures.com. FOCUS ON FILM

A FESTIVAL WITH A CAUSE COCONUT COVE’S INSANE INSPIRATION

LUNAFEST will be held at FAU’s Animal Planet’s Insane Pools: Off Lifelong Learning Society at the John the Deep End features outdoor design D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter on expert Lucas Congdon and his crew March 24th at 7pm. Established in 2000 taking the construction of backyard by LUNA, the makers of the Whole pools to unprecedented heights. The Nutrition Bar for Women, the festival connects like-minded series recently filmed at Coconut women through film. LUNAFEST will show a diverse collection Cove Waterpark in Boca Raton, using Fishbowl Worldwide of films such as Balsa Wood, First World Problems, and the popular attraction as inspiration for Media Team Raising Ryland. “We are thrilled to present this festival to the an insanely innovative design. public and look forward to hosting a wonderful selection of films,” said Kami Batchelder, Associate Director of Public Rela- “The staff went above and beyond to tions at FAU’s Lifelong Learning Society. welcome our crew and accommodate our filming requests. The facilities 15% of the proceeds from the event were ideal for what we needed. We go to the Breast Cancer Fund, and got lots of beautiful, fun footage for that episode!” shared the 85% help fund FAU scholarships for female students on the Fishbowl Worldwide Media production team. In 2015, Insane Jupiter campus. LUNAFEST has grown from a single annual Pools ranked among the top 10 Animal Planet series, aver- event to a coast-to-coast force with more than 150 North aging over 830k viewers per episode in Season 1. Watch as American screenings each season. For more information visit The Palm Beaches are splashed across TV screens nation- fau.edu/llsjupiter.com. wide on April 9 at 9pm. See more at animalplanet.com/tv- shows/insane-pools. JAZZING IT UP IN SEASON 2 L-DUB FEST SELECTS ITS OPENER In 2015, TLC Network picked up on the story of transgender teen Jazz Jennings and her supportive family, based out of The 2016 L-Dub Festival is finalizing their film selections for South Florida. Season 1 of I Am Jazz premiered to 1.3 million the sixth annual event slated for March 18-20 at the Lake viewers nationwide, holding steady at approximately 1 million Worth Playhouse Stonzek Theatre. The festival hosts a vari- viewers for the majority of the season’s run. ety of innovative selections across a variety of genres. The Opening Night Red Carpet Event with a special Guest of Hon- Season 1 reviews were widely positive, or will be held Friday, March 18th. with Variety Magazine’s Brian Lowry calling it “simply told and heartfelt, cap- The festival will premiere with a turing the challenges associated with screening of My Old Lady, writ- sexual identity at such a vulnerable ten and directed by Israel Ho- age.” Jazz lives the life of a typical teen- rovitz and starring Kevin Kline ager, visiting the beach, dining in Mizner and Maggie Smith. The screen- Park, and shopping along Atlantic Ave- ing begins at 6pm Friday March nue in Delray Beach with her friends 18th in the Stonzek Theatre and Mr. Horovitz will be present and family. Season 2 has just started production and is slated for after the screening to discuss his work with the audience. For a summer premiere. See more at tlc.com/tv-shows/i-am-jazz. more info visit lakeworthplayhouse.org.

WHET YOUR APPETITE WITH THIS SHOW!

Foodies will whet their appetites as the popular show Check Please! South Florida airs on PBS. The 13th season kicked off in February with a new line-up of 10 episodes that will air weekly with re- runs twice a week. Check Please! South Florida, hosted by well-known chef Michelle Bernstein, recently filmed in several locations across The Palm Beaches. Episodes include local dining options such as The Cooper Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens, The Pelican Restaurant in Lake Worth, Caffe Luna Rosa in Delray Beach, The Bistro in Jupiter and other loca- tions. “It was exciting to the have the show film at Table 26. This is great exposure for our establishment and we are thrilled to be on PBS,” said Ed Schmidt, Owner of Table 26. The show has become a standard and reliable re- source for locals and visitors who are in the area looking for a new place to test their taste palettes. The series airs WPBT South Florida PBS. For more information visit www.checkpleasefl.com. 3 FOCUS ON FILM

EDUCATION CORNER: LOCATION SPOTLIGHT: COASTAL HOT SPOTS STUDENT FINALISTS ANNOUNCED While the rest of the country shivers, The Palm Beaches enjoy The Student Showcase of Films (SSOF) announced finalists warm temperatures as visitors and residents bask in the light of for 2016! Selected out of 254 eligible and 1,557 overall submis- magic hour. Our coastal sunny locations are calling out to our sions, finalists come from schools like Florida State University friends up north for their summer campaigns and offers spots for in Tallahassee, Full Sail University in Winter Park, Harrison the creative teams to choose from that read “coastal tropical”. School of the Arts in Lakeland, Howard W. Blake High School in Tampa, and Key West High School, keeping the SSOF as Flori- The Palm Beaches have not one, but two piers that stretch out da’s largest statewide student competition and awards show. across the Atlantic waters—one in Juno Beach and one in Lake Worth. The two are quite different in that the Juno Beach Pier Winners will be announced March 11 at the Red Carpet Awards location typically gets more waves for surfing and is surrounded by Show at Lynn University’s Keith C. and Elaine Johnson undeveloped park land with only a few buildings in sight and a reg- Wold Performing Arts Center. Frank ular group of kite surfers to the north. Licari—a director, producer, writer and performer who has appeared in over 3,500 performances—will host the event featur- ing a humorous look at film noir. “I am ecstatic to be a part of the live award show again,” stated Licari. “You never know Some of the angles at Juno Pier in Juno Beach which of these students could be the next award-winning director.” For more info visit On the other hand, the Lake Worth Pier is more centrally located pbfilm.com/student-showcase. and has more buildings in the immediate area with a variety of com- merce at the nearby casino with restaurants, a ballroom, Olympic- size pool and shopping within walking distance. Both provide A BEAUTIFUL SOUND coastal backdrops that sell summer fun in a big way! Performing in front of a wide variety of audi- ences takes courage and skill. Alicia Spillias co- founded the Organic String Quartet (OSQ) as a college student in 2006, and 10 years later, she is now running a successful company! The OSQ is The Lake Worth Pier & Casino in Lake Worth, with shopping and a pool best known for their wedding performances, but they also play for anniversaries, birthdays, and Alicia Spillias Need tropical landscaping in the background? The Palm Beaches corporate events. Their instrumental setup of are famous for our manicured hedges with pops of vibrant color. two violins, a viola and a cello are performing at venues across Mounts Botanical Gardens is a great backdrop for lots of options Southern California. from walking paths to home style gardens with sprawling floral porti- cos, cottage arbors, and trellises - along with classrooms onsite to Alicia’s roots began in WPB at Alexander W. Dreyfoos School assist with production needs. of the Arts. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see your child succeed. I am very proud,” said Ken Spillias, Alicia’s father. “However, she clearly got her musical talent from her mother who was an ac- complished folk singer and sang with the Palm Beach opera cho- rus.” Recently Alicia performed as a violinist at Katy’ Perry’s pre- Grammy party. Read more about this local artist’s story at or- Tropical views at Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach ganicstringquartet.com.

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Board of County Commissioners Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission Film Commissioner, Chuck Elderd Mary Lou Berger, Mayor Deputy Film Commissioner, Michelle Hillery Hal R. Valeche, Vice Mayor Production Director, Christy Tricoli Paulette Burdick Development and Marketing Producer, Phyllis Man Shelley Vana Location & Marketing Coordinator, Kelly King Steven L. Abrams Senior Production Coordinator, Ian Saylor Production Coordinator, Hilary Webber Melissa McKinlay Social Media Specialist, Christopher Cobb Priscilla A. Taylor Office Administrator, Alberto Jordat 4